About Lennart Peyron
Lived 1909 – 1981 (aged 72). Lennart Peyron was a Swedish military personnel and aircraft pilot.
Major General Knut Lennart Peyron (19 November 1909 – 30 December 1981) was a Swedish Air Force officer. His senior commands include commanding officer of the Östgöta Wing (F 3), Chief of the Air Staff and the Third Air Group (E 3).
Early life Peyron was born on 19 November 1909 in Stockholm, Sweden, the son of Major General Henry Peyron and his wife Louise (née Reuterskiöld).
Personal life In 1935, he married Birgit Christianson (born 1911), the daughter of banker Johan Christianson and Helga (née Lundqvist).
Dates of rank 1931 – Acting sub-lieutenant (Swedish Navy) 1936 – Lieutenant 1940 – Captain 1944 – Major 1947 – Lieutenant colonel 1951 – Colonel 1957 – Major general
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Who was Lennart Peyron?
Swedish air force major-general
When was Lennart Peyron born?
Lennart Peyron was born on 19 November 1909 in Hedvig Eleonora parish.
When did Lennart Peyron die?
Lennart Peyron died on 30 December 1981 in Oscar Parish.
What was Lennart Peyron's occupation?
Lennart Peyron was a military personnel and aircraft pilot.
What nationality was Lennart Peyron?
Lennart Peyron was Swedish.
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